RIP-IT Softball Face Guard with Blackout Technology (NOCSAE Approved) Includes Blackout Technology which is like eye black for your equipment but better. What Blackout Technology means to you is an even better hitting experience that allows you to focus, like never before, on making contact with the ball. Protects and provides the largest viewable area so you can see every pitch more clearly. This means better contact with the ball and contact with the ball more often. A face guard that is so light it actually makes your helmet fit better while running. This means you will not have to worry about constantly trying to adjust your helmet while your run like, a problem we see all the time with young players. NOCSAE approved, the RIP-IT Face Guard can be used on just about any helmet a player uses to offer upgraded vision and a lightweight design. Also, the universal fit means you can move the face guard to a new helmet each season. NOCSAE approved, the RIP-IT Face Guard can be used on just about any helmet. Also, when you purchase a new helmet next season you can move the RIP-IT Face Guard to your new helmet. Includes all hardware and easy installation instructions.